The MotoGP 2010 Thread

kannan666 · 2nd May 2010, 10:08

The doctor is starting in 4th but I would still count him in for a race win here at Jerez even though he is not fully fit due to his shoulder injury !

SohailPistawala · 3rd May 2010, 10:38

Lorenzo takes the podium along with Dani Pedrosa In 2nd and Rossi in 3rd. Nice race.

VLOCT · 3rd May 2010, 20:05

What a brilliant race by Lorenzo. I hope he gives it all this year. He's a good chance as everyone for the championship this year.

nitrous · 4th May 2010, 00:56

This has got to be Lorenzo's race of his career.

amulu10 · 5th May 2010, 19:46

wow! what a race, i normally don't watch motogp but after this race and the last one i can definitely say its way more closely contested and interesting than F1 !

ranjitkodali · 5th May 2010, 20:02

Moto GP definitely appears to be more competitive that F1.

F1 made a some stupid rule changes that took the charm out of the sport.

Although Lorenzo is a terrific rider, I have my loyalties with 'THE DOCTOR'.

VLOCT · 5th May 2010, 21:54

Yamahas are fast this year. But if Stoner can get going he's always a threat to Rossi. Ducati will be fast, they always are. Watch out for rookie Ben Spies though. Maybe not this year, but he'll be on the podium sooner than later, provided he's a good bike.. I was really impressed with him last year in the superbike series. He blew away the competition there in his rookie year. I'm hoping Ducati will drop Nikki Hayden and sign him in the coming years.

MotoGp vs F1. No contest, MotoGp wins every time.

Addy · 12th May 2010, 05:07

As per one of the articles on Crash net website, Stoner seems to be heading to the Repsol Honda Team, and a high possibility of Rossi heading towards Marlboro Ducati!

Read more in the link below.

Stoner to Honda a done deal? | MotoGP News | May 2010 | Crash.Net

Seems like the offer that Ducati made to Lorenzo last year to rope him in has created a drift between the management and Stoner (it was rumored to be double the retainer they were paying Stoner).

Even if Rossi doesnt move the Ducati way, it will solve the problem for Fiat Yamaha as they are in a fix after Rossi clearly said in a press conference that next year "Yamaha will have to choose him or Ore-hey" (just like he pronounces his name)

SohailPistawala · 21st May 2010, 10:43

Race Weekend guys. Whats the bet for Le Mans. Will there be a rossi - lorenzo fight or any other.

VLOCT · 21st May 2010, 19:47

As always, I would like to see a Ducati vs the rest fight. Ducati and Stoner better step up, both machine and rider. Or it'll be a long season for the Duc.

five46 · 21st May 2010, 20:24

If first practise session is any indicator, it looks like the 2 FYs and Marlboro Duke of Casey will have lots of French romance..

RX135 · 23rd May 2010, 17:55

Quick update: Great race going on there.

Great duel going between Lorenzo and Rossi. Finally Lorenzo was able to push Rossi out of track and take lead.
Casey Stoner crashed out. (He seems to have affinity to crashing).
Pedrosa is close on heels on no. 3.

nitrous · 23rd May 2010, 19:21

What a lead!
Lorenzo is in top form. Last years loss seems to be working for him.
Stoner seems to be stoned and is #13 in the C'ship!
Rossi's cool as a cucumber since there are 15 more races to go. One spill by Jorge and he should safely climb on to the C'ship lead.
And Yamaha is the benefactor from this duel.

kannan666 · 23rd May 2010, 21:24

Race Results : Lorenzo, Rossi, Dovizioso, Hayden & Pedrosa - Lorenzo now leads Rossi in the championship by 9 points - Go Doctor !

tacho · 24th May 2010, 03:57

It pains me to say this, but it looks like Lorenzo will be too fast for Rossi this year. I hope it's a setup issue for VR, and it is something he can turn around soon. Else, barring crashes, Lorenzo is going to walk it.

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2nd May 2010, 10:08	#16
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	The doctor is starting in 4th but I would still count him in for a race win here at Jerez even though he is not fully fit due to his shoulder injury !
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3rd May 2010, 10:38	#17
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	Lorenzo takes the podium along with Dani Pedrosa In 2nd and Rossi in 3rd. Nice race.
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3rd May 2010, 20:05	#18
VLOCT BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 558 Thanked: 633 Times View My Garage	What a brilliant race by Lorenzo. I hope he gives it all this year. He's a good chance as everyone for the championship this year.
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4th May 2010, 00:56	#19
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	This has got to be Lorenzo's race of his career.
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5th May 2010, 19:46	#20
amulu10 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: detroit Posts: 243 Thanked: 19 Times	wow! what a race, i normally don't watch motogp but after this race and the last one i can definitely say its way more closely contested and interesting than F1 !
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5th May 2010, 20:02	#21
ranjitkodali BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 46 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Moto GP definitely appears to be more competitive that F1. F1 made a some stupid rule changes that took the charm out of the sport. Although Lorenzo is a terrific rider, I have my loyalties with 'THE DOCTOR'.
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5th May 2010, 21:54	#22
VLOCT BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 558 Thanked: 633 Times View My Garage	Yamahas are fast this year. But if Stoner can get going he's always a threat to Rossi. Ducati will be fast, they always are. Watch out for rookie Ben Spies though. Maybe not this year, but he'll be on the podium sooner than later, provided he's a good bike.. I was really impressed with him last year in the superbike series. He blew away the competition there in his rookie year. I'm hoping Ducati will drop Nikki Hayden and sign him in the coming years. MotoGp vs F1. No contest, MotoGp wins every time.
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12th May 2010, 05:07	#23
Addy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 102 Thanked: 13 Times	Stoner To Honda ? As per one of the articles on Crash net website, Stoner seems to be heading to the Repsol Honda Team, and a high possibility of Rossi heading towards Marlboro Ducati! Read more in the link below. Stoner to Honda a done deal? \| MotoGP News \| May 2010 \| Crash.Net Seems like the offer that Ducati made to Lorenzo last year to rope him in has created a drift between the management and Stoner (it was rumored to be double the retainer they were paying Stoner). Even if Rossi doesnt move the Ducati way, it will solve the problem for Fiat Yamaha as they are in a fix after Rossi clearly said in a press conference that next year "Yamaha will have to choose him or Ore-hey" (just like he pronounces his name) Last edited by Addy : 12th May 2010 at 05:14.
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21st May 2010, 10:43	#24
SohailPistawala BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 434 Thanked: 25 Times	Race Weekend guys. Whats the bet for Le Mans. Will there be a rossi - lorenzo fight or any other.
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21st May 2010, 19:47	#25
VLOCT BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Las Vegas, USA Posts: 558 Thanked: 633 Times View My Garage	As always, I would like to see a Ducati vs the rest fight. Ducati and Stoner better step up, both machine and rider. Or it'll be a long season for the Duc.
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21st May 2010, 20:24	#26
five46 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: L-O-S-T!! Posts: 636 Thanked: 714 Times	If first practise session is any indicator, it looks like the 2 FYs and Marlboro Duke of Casey will have lots of French romance..
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23rd May 2010, 17:55	#27
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	Quick update: Great race going on there. Great duel going between Lorenzo and Rossi. Finally Lorenzo was able to push Rossi out of track and take lead. Casey Stoner crashed out. (He seems to have affinity to crashing). Pedrosa is close on heels on no. 3.
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23rd May 2010, 19:21	#28
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	What a lead! Lorenzo is in top form. Last years loss seems to be working for him. Stoner seems to be stoned and is #13 in the C'ship! Rossi's cool as a cucumber since there are 15 more races to go. One spill by Jorge and he should safely climb on to the C'ship lead. And Yamaha is the benefactor from this duel.
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23rd May 2010, 21:24	#29
kannan666 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KA-02 Posts: 1,002 Thanked: 128 Times View My Garage	Race Results : Lorenzo, Rossi, Dovizioso, Hayden & Pedrosa - Lorenzo now leads Rossi in the championship by 9 points - Go Doctor !
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24th May 2010, 03:57	#30
tacho BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 135 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	It pains me to say this, but it looks like Lorenzo will be too fast for Rossi this year. I hope it's a setup issue for VR, and it is something he can turn around soon. Else, barring crashes, Lorenzo is going to walk it.
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